Spain update - Stay Away from the Tourists!

Spain update and the Balearic government has warned protesters stay away and not bother tourists during a new anti-tourism protest that will take place in Palma on Sunday
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[@franksutton9346]

Aren't the locals blaming the wrong people I.e tourists the anger should be at their government and let's not forget no tourists no jobs

[@alanbrooks4718]

Does anyone think property is cheap in London. We are reasonably well off but our kids struggle to buy a house even with our help. Are we out protesting about tourists?

[@anthecrawford3957]

It feels not so long ago when Spain and the Spanish were begging tourists to visit during Covid.

[@joseantoniodavila2752]

We were not begging tourists if they were infected or dum. Than gosh humans got vaccines for covid,

[@manuelvilar4496]

The problem with Spain are the laws their are plenty of empty houses but owners are too scared to lease their houses because of tenants they lease the property for a while then they stop paying rent because they can’t afford it then you try throwing them out what ahead ache then there is another problem Squatters the laws are too soft on these 2 things nothing is for free in life you want something you Earn it!

[@G.A.R.2002]

I make you right ✅️. There is no such thing as a free lunch. Not unless you turn up in a small boat!!!!!!!!

[@moonmist9]

Yes, the laws are absurd. Home owners should have more protection.

[@Helen14R]

I spent a lot evicting tenants who paid the depósito and one month's rent and no more, they we're presented to me initially by a local estate agency so I had no suspicions. 😢Lovely people, but no money or chance of employment. It was a short contract initially so I had to pay the electricity (and automatically as owner the wáter and local taxes). Question is, when a lot of properties are empty why is there no way for local govt to ensure they can get used on a safe basis for owners and tenants? Could be a pipe dream.....

[@manuelvilar4496]

@@Helen14R if you can’t afford to rent a property in the first place don’t lie to the owner and pretend you can the property cost you money it wasn’t for free then you must charge rent because of repayment to the bank and council tenants know that but they don’t care no excuses they are doing the wrong thing in the first place they should get evicted immediately and their criminality ideas trying to screw the landlord and the costs to kick them out make the tenants pay for it these should be the laws of the country

[@MrCanalon]

​@@G.A.R.2002you are just disgusting

[@maartenb100]

It’s amazing how things get ignored and twisted resulting in a “solution” being implemented but the problem actually gets worse. The UK and the EU doesn’t have a “housing problem”, they have an immigration problem. Their “solution”, building more houses will make it worse, more housing and people put more on all infrastructure from health to energy, and it will atrract even more immigrants.

[@barbaraneville5036]

When she was re-elected was there any other candidates ?

[@tpop3723]

It’s not necessarily the tourists fault for what’s happening, it’s the government for allowing it to become unsustainable.

[@sylviadavies-xl6yq]

Lol😂there won’t be any tourists soon . Prices have tripled recently and tourists are being ripped off .

[@mrj57f]

I am in spain at the moment in the costa del sol no idiot protesters in sight ,if there was there are plenty of other countries to visit

[@debbiegarza1287]

With all the tourist spots(Barcelona, Canary Islands, Malaga, Valencia, etc) are lovely to visit. But Madrid will always have my heart!!

[@goldgeologist5320]

I am shocked at how poor the systems are for land and housing ownership are in Spain. This same issue exists in a Peru where I have a lot of experience. Seems like this is a historical structural issue in Spanish societies. Whereas here in USA there is title insurance and well defined processes for property transfers just because people will build illegally.

[@joseantoniodavila2752]

The same problem is everywhere and perhaps the law is not applied well in all that everywhere, but in Spain it is. Perhaps you will be more surprised to know that some laws from the Spanish King Alfonso X the Wise regarding property apply in the United States. That's why there is a bust of him in the House of Representatives of Congress.

[@TheOwlsarewatching606]

it is called criminality

[@jonniesantos]

An outlier… but there’s the home built on the wrong lot on The Big Island - the court wants it demolished last I heard (read)…

[@KathrynNewman-ze7ru]

Thanks Stewart!

[@bobkennard8863]

Mr Banderos is in the fortunate position of having enough money to build himself another house. Option not available to normal people who have purchased illegally built houses.

[@nidocin]

Too bad those with the least love and respect in their hearts in Barcelona are giving Barcelona a bad look. It's been a mixing pot since the Roman days and successfully integrated many people over the millenia into its wonderful society. The real issue is unfetterd elite capitalism, not people who have enough money to be able to travel and experience different cultures.

[@TheOwlsarewatching606]

Elite capitalism. More like 3rd rate crims running Airbnb (which isn't in any dreascape elite)

[@McSynth]

I'm not sure what the Spanish imagine that there is to negotiate or 'discuss' about Gibralter. They seem a a little slow on the uptake.

[@jabato9779]

Brexit means Spain can lock down the border with Gibraltar as the EU left it for Spain to decide. Of course Gibraltar is going to be always part of the Spanish Foreign Affairs' focus.

[@AnthonyBrincat]

Thanks

[@janetlombardi2314]

I've been to Gibraltar a few times. I really enjoyed my visits. Thanks Stuart 😊

[@davidlunn7847]

I understand the problem of cost of housing but if the spainish government built houses just for spainish like our council houses. That would make homes affordable. I will not be taking my family to Spain or majorca anytime soon. If they don't want us then that's good enough for me. We will see if they can afford to keep the country running without all the tourists .

[@TheOwlsarewatching606]

A Europe more secure without spending money on defence.

[@michaeltravers6109]

Hi Stu, I'm just back from the Costa Blanca, and I was astonished by the number of houses being built. Most if not all of these houses will be purchased by foreign buyers, and the Spanish government will receive 10%, of the purchase cost, plus other taxes, which helps the Spanish economy. When you have foreigners coming to your country, draining the exchequer, and contributing nothing, then you have a problem. I enjoy your excellent videos Stu, thank you!.

[@MrCanalon]

@@michaeltravers6109 don't be too hard on English retirees, they contribute nothing but they are people too

[@michaeltravers6109]

@MrCanalon I fully agree, the English make a very positive contribution to the Spanish economy, the problem is when illegal migrants enter the country, and contribute nothing, but take everything. 🇬🇧 🇪🇸

[@MrCanalon]

@@Vangough792 English retirees use a system thats is payed both by the UK and surprise surprise by Spain too. Retirees are unlikely to create bussiness and in the case they did, would be for english customers only. They may drink some or a lot of gintonics, of course in english run pubs. After 20 years they will not know more than hola y adiós (in the case they do) and will be bizarrely proud of that... Rise of RE prices apart...would you take back 300.000 old english people back? Sure the NHS powerful as it is would not suffer a dent

[@michaeltravers6109]

@Vangough792 Yes, an affordable house for a British, German, or Dutch national, may not be affordable for a Spanish national, as wages in Spain are so low. I can understand why the Spanish would feel angry, and upset, as they are not competing on a level playing field.

[@michaeltravers6109]

@Vangough792 Exactly, Europeans buying property in Spain, and availing of private medical insurance are not draining the exchequer. The problem is with illegal migrants, presenting as asylum seekers, and availing of benefits is a problem, because there is no control on the numbers entering the country. From my experience, the British make a positive contribution to Spain, and are highly regarded.

[@adriansanders184]

I am currently walking the Camino and the amount of empty houses and apartment buildings you see is amazing. Yes I know they need repairs but why isn't migrants being sent to the country, here they will be able to repair the house they are living in. They might have a chance to show the locals that they want to work and work might come their way

[@joseantoniodavila2752]

Very often the dying towns offer repaired houses, 100 goats, everything to make cheese even the customers... and nobody goes. That's an actual example in San Esteban, at the Asturian side of the Tresviso-Desfiladero de la Hermida. Even the younger pilgrims avoid this path nowadays.

[@nursynikki]

Its being done in Galicia, you can research "Retorno", program. In Leon many immigrants are thriving with training and placement into rural areas.

[@MrCanalon]

Because we don't have forced labour nor slaves...you do in your country?

[@adriansanders184]

no one is talking about forced labour or slavery. I am talking about places to live for migrants to free up houses for the Spanish. But you can take my comment anyway you want, and twist it.

[@MrCanalon]

@@adriansanders184 "migrants been sent"? We should send unruly tourists too!XD

[@petek5523]

Hola Stewart, I’m trying to figure out what you’re saying in your opening greeting “hola amigos ???? as I’m visiting Spain soon. Cheers 🍻 P.S it’s not you, it’s me 😅

[@martindouglas9839]

Mil gracias por el vídeo Stuart,the new government has said it will build a million and half new 🏡 houses.EU are also saying similar.Well with the amount of people coming into Europe vía not legal means .They are going to need them

[@Hung-Tien]

What happens if all countries in the world put up “Spanish go home. No Spanish allows “ ?

[@dantownsend4246]

Spanish tourists are well behaved, it’s the Brit lager louts and hen parties

[@TravelonlineWalk]

We are safe in Sa Coma

[@peterellis4982]

There is no argument other the it part of uk

[@texarkana3781]

Spain is a clown show, from its politics to it's bureaucracy. Why would its tourist relations be any different?

[@paulatyler8218]

How rude and ignorant... Spaniads can't admit they are to blame for their own problems so they point their finger at tourists. Hilarious!

[@dantownsend4246]

Like the Brits blaming European Union for all their problems

[@marko7425]

Why so much talk of Woody Allen without mention of his murky personal problems including allegations of paedophilic tendencies?

[@dudeleboski2692]

What about the Spaniards leaving Ceuta and Melilla?

[@diegodejuan4825]

Nothing to do, they have been always Spanish.

[@joseantoniodavila2752]

@@diegodejuan4825 Ceuta was Portuguese once

[@kevinsavage808]

@@diegodejuan4825 They are in the continent of Africa. Well, they were when I last looked.

[@michaeljones3774]

Incorrect. One was actually British.​@@diegodejuan4825

[@diegodejuan4825]

@@joseantoniodavila2752 Well, but never Moroccan, and even Portugal and Spain were a union 400 years ago.

[@mikvmak]

No olvides a las mujeres22 Ana Carrasco Campeona

[@diegodejuan4825]

In my humble opinion, Gibraltar is one of those recurrent issues, popping up from time to time here. Nobody really thinks about it everyday. Nevertheless, it is a thorny and delicate issue in the back of the mind for many Spaniards and seen as a lack of sensitivity and good will from the British side. The excuse is that "llanitos" want to remain being British (while many enjoy having a house in Spain), but I doubt people in Hong Kong were given that choice (China is more dangerous and aggressive than Spain and Hongkongers feel now abandoned). It is just an excuse, just remember that Menorca was also part of the same treaty and eventually returned back to Spain from British hands. How British would feel if Spain had a small territory in England? Moreover, if we want to stick to the legalities of an old treaty, there are many that are not fulfilled by the UK: 1. UN recognized Gibraltar is a colony and should be decolonized 2. In the Treaty of Utrecht no territorial waters were recognized, but the British navy harass our fishermen and police 3. the isthmus where the airport was built is also not part of the territory (it was used to allocate sick people during an outbreak in Gibraltar and never given back by the British). Therefore, it is understandable how many Spaniards feel about this and the stubborn British position is considered outdated and humiliating. The best solution would be that of co-sovereignty. Please, do not compare the case of Ceuta and Melilla if you don't know their history. The only case I think is similar is that of Olivenza with Portugal, but at least the people of Olivenza have some benefits as double nationality and learning of the Portuguese language.

[@stefanoprivetto6744]

Great post, Deigo, with great knowledge. But not exactly from a neutral position, Morocco, for instance. I do like your suggestion of mutual governance but may prove impossible. so the only solution perhaps is to move out the population and repatriation, I don't think so, perhaps it's best to accept the status quo, maybe best.

[@michaeljones3774]

We can apply the same logic to the Balearic islands and Canary Islands too .

[@diegodejuan4825]

@@michaeljones3774 No, you can't.

[@stefanoprivetto6744]

@diegodejuan4825 The Falkland islands spring to mind. with your last statement, Deigo. You can look at a beautiful painting and be moved, but look small corner it doesn't have the same impact.

[@diegodejuan4825]

@@stefanoprivetto6744 Far-fetched analogies are not the best arguments, Stefan. My name is not Deigo, but Diego. Ok, Balearic island have been part of Hispania since the Romans. Canary islands were not a country, but separate tribes in the XV century (even within each island). Not possible to compare these cases. UK also has many islands. I don't know what teh Malvinas has to do with Canary and Balearic islands.

[@bumblebee5818]

More Spanish fantasy

[@paulatyler8218]

Gross!